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发信人: yangs (Microsea永不止息), 信区: English
标  题: Slang of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2002年10月31日11:09:45 星期四), 站内信件


 behind the eight ball

Definition: In a bad situation, in a losing position.

Example: 1) I'm really behind the eight ball at work. I have too much work t
o do but we can't afford to hire anyone to help out.

Etymology: The phrase comes from pool (or billiards). When the cue (white) b
all is behind the eight (black) ball, a player usually has no shot.

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            The shining sea            谁能够 划船不用浆                                    
            And                                                                     
            The blue sky               谁能够 扬帆没有风向                                 
            Share                                                                      
            The same  color                                                                 

※ 来源:·哈工大紫丁香 bbs.hit.edu.cn·[FROM: dsp.hit.edu.cn]